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    Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Qualitative Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Centered Design, Empathy, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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      University of California San Diego

      Input and Interaction

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Human Machine Interfaces, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Style Guides, Typography, Animations, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Color Matching

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interaction Design, User Experience, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animations, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Flows, Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Collaboration

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Information Architecture

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Data Import/Export, File Management

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Design Research, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity, Scalability

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Seaborn, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedding Sensors and Motors

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Embedded Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Automation Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Power Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Equipment, Manufacturing and Production, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, User Centered Design

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas:Ā IESE Business School
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity:Ā Stanford University
    • Input and Interaction:Ā University of California San Diego
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations:Ā Skillshare
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff:Ā Skillshare
    • Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas:Ā IESE Business School
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components:Ā Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts:Ā Skillshare
    • Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts:Ā Skillshare
    • Statistics with Python:Ā University of Michigan

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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